Erik Brown isn’t looking ahead to New Mexico State

UTSA cornerback Erik Brown doesn’t disagree that the Roadrunners need to win this week to keep the momentum flowing going into next week’s Western Athletic Conference opener at New Mexico State.

All that notwithstanding, Brown expressed his concern Wednesday morning that the Roadrunners need to focus on this week’s opponent, Northwestern Oklahoma State.

And, on nothing else.

Northwestern Oklahoma quarterback Kyle Jech has thrown for 849 yards and five touchdowns in three games. He has thrown 153 passes without an interception.

The Roadrunners, on the other hand, have picked off six passes but have also yielded six touchdown passes — two in each of their three victories. The Rangers (0-3) and Roadrunners (3-0) will play at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome.

“What I’ve understood is that the quarterback hasn’t thrown any picks,’ Brown said. “So, we’re pretty excited to go against a challenge like that. But it’s a team that throws the ball a lot. So for the cornerbacks and safeties, it’s up to us to hold down the defense.”

Brown, who leads the Roadrunners with two interceptions, said next week can wait until next week.

“Right now we’re not really focused on the next game,” the former Judson standout said. “We’re working on the game right now. It’s very important to win this game. Very important. But like I said, coach came up with some schemes that we feel like can be successful in the game.”